Veneers are used to improve the appearance, size, color, symmetry, straightness, and fullness of the smile. When getting veneers, the cosmetic dentist may recommend doing an average of eight to ten of the upper teeth to improve the smile. Porcelain veneers are custom thin shells of porcelain that are made by a lab ceramist.
They are planned, designed, installed, customized, and maintained by a cosmetic dentist. Veneers are bonded and sealed to the tooth surface to change the appearance of the teeth. Depending on the situation of the teeth, they may or may not need to be minimally shaved when getting porcelain veneers. Porcelain veneers are very custom and usually take two to three appointments to complete.